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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.51, 926.31 and 195.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.51, 926.31 and 195.32 is: 293.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.51 : 926.31 = 195.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.51/926.31 = 195.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.51x = 926.31 × 195.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.51x = 180,928.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,928.70/617.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.00

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